Zorin OS Is the Best Linux Distro for Windows Users (and Perfect for Home Labs)
If you have been itching to switch to something different than Windows and you have been tempted to move to Linux, but have been afraid to do so, there is…
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Best Lightweight Linux Distros for Home Server
Linux is one of the best choices for self-hosting applications. It is generally very fast, lightweight, and lacks the bloat of other operating systems like Windows Server OS when it…
Minisforum N5 Pro NAS might replace our home lab servers with AI storage?
I have to say that this is one that I am really excited about. The Minisforum N5 Pro NAS will be Minisforum’s first foray into the NAS world. However, they…
Cockpit Ubuntu Install Configuration and Apps
Working with the oVirt Node install recently re-familiarized me with the Cockpit utility and made me want to play around with it a bit more on vanilla Ubuntu Server installations.…
Automate Home Lab Server Updates with GitLab CI CD
I recently wrote a blog post about replacing traditional Windows scheduled tasks with a CI/CD pipeline and the automation it provides. There are so many advantages to running something like…
Almalinux vs Rocky Linux: Best CentOS replacement in 2024
If you are looking to replace RHEL with another distribution, there are two that comes to mind. These are Almalinux and Rocky Linux. Both were designed for 1-to-1 compatibility with…
Best KVM based Hypervisors in 2024
This may very well be the year of KVM-based hypervisors in 2024, aside from other options like Microsoft Hyper-V. Many are looking at different options this year for virtualization technologies…
Best Open-Source DevOps Monitoring Tools in 2024
This blog post looks at the best open-source monitoring tools in DevOps in 2024 for continuous monitoring tools, many of which you can run in Docker on-premises in prod or…
Kasm Workspaces Install: 5 Steps to Run your Linux Desktop inside a Docker container
If you are looking for one of the slickest and coolest solutions for streaming applications and desktops in your home lab or production, I want to introduce you to Kasm.…
Best Server OS in 2024 in Five Categories
When thinking about the best server operating system in 2024, there are a wide range of use cases that servers are used for. Given the wide variety of those use…
